Get Down and Dirty
Test your soil before using fertilizer A soil test helps determine the right amount and type of fertilizer you need. Testing first could save you money on expensive and unnecessary...
View ArticleAvoid Holiday FOG
FOG is an acronym for Fats, Oils & Grease used in lots of different food dishes. Common FOG items include butter, margarine, oil, lard and shortening. These ingredients are found in many foods,...
View Article2019 Progress Report
Would you like to know how the Reedy River Water Quality Group is moving forward? Check out our 2019 Progress Report.
View ArticleEconomic Impact of Riparian Buffers
Riparian buffers work to improve water quality. Take a look at how a proposed expansion of buffer requirements would increase property values, flood protection, water quality and recreation benefits in...
View ArticleStatement: Zoning to Protect Riparian Buffers
Earth Economics conducted an economic impact analysis of a proposed riparian buffer ordinance in Greenville County across eight different sites, which included existing, planned, and proposed...
View ArticleWash responsibly. Make a difference.
Keep an eye out on social media for our new campaign to encourage car washing on porous surfaces! Something as simple as washing your car on lawn or gravel can stop pollution from flowing into the...
View ArticleCommittee Updates October 2020
As life and work has adapted in 2020, we hope that RRWQG stakeholders are safe and fared well during extraordinary circumstances. The Reedy River Water Quality Group (RRWQG) Executive Committee and...
View ArticleBrushy Creek Stream Bank Restoration
Due to eroding stream banks that included a recently exposed ReWa sanitary sewer line, Greenville County conducted a stream stabilization demonstration project on Brushy Creek. The erosion was...
View ArticleBig Tent Meeting February 2021
In February over 70 stakeholders came together in a virtual room to learn about the latest RRWQG efforts. Enjoy the presentations from each committee by clicking the project scope image below to see...
View ArticleReedy River’s improved health is focus of new report card
The Reedy River is getting healthier, and opportunities remain for one of the Upstate’s most recognized water bodies, according to a recent report card released by the Reedy River Water Quality Group...
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